CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH05 XDE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

229,113 mi
Last recorded229,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 229,113 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 219,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 209,914 miles

grease present around nearside front outer constant velocity joint and surrounding area

Pass 30 Jul 2013 199,595 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 199,595 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 189,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 180,555 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 180,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise driver's door mirror glass damaged part of glass missing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 167,257 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn to limit

advise offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2009 155,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 121,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH05 XDE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH05 XDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH05 XDE?

You can check the full history of YH05 XDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH05 XDE registered?

YH05 XDE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is YH05 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 XDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 XDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH05 XDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.